City authorizes acceptance of grant for drug identification device

By Roger Whittle - February 3, 2026 in Featured, Law Enforcement, News Reading Time: < 1 minute

The Metrohm TacticID enables officers to quickly and safely identify fentanyl, heroin, synthetic opioids, and other hazardous narcotics within seconds without requiring officers to open or handle the material. Courtesy photo.

Watertown Police Department’s ability to identify potentially dangerous drugs will be enhanced after getting approval to use opioid settlement funds t...

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Roger Whittle

Roger Whittle has over 40 years of daily newspaper experience at a dozen papers across the country including the Omaha World Herald. He returned to his hometown of Watertown in 2012 as editor of the local paper. He has been recognized with dozens of journalism awards for writing, photography and page design.

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